Invasion Game: Coned Equipment Needed: Cones, Bibs, Basketball Balls and Whistle Instructions: Each time will have the same amount of players, unless a floater. Overall there is 5 balls, however there is only ever 1 ball in play at the time. Once the ball in on top of a cone the next ball will be thrown in. Teams will have to get the ball onto one of the 5 cones in the opponent teams area, however they'll only have 2 minutes a game. The team with the most balls on the opponents cones will win. (eg, if red have 4 balls on the blues cones they win). Rules: No foul play No travelling No double dribble Get as many balls across as possible once the ball touches the cone it cant be moved. it is then 1 point!!
Points: Make sure each time have fair players. Keep eye out for foul play. Motivate and Encourage players.
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